Tag: cognitive

Dance and music alter the brain in opposite ways

In the majority of earth’s most ancient cultures, dancing and music is wonderfully prevalent. This ubiquitous desire to make music and move along to it has been carried through into modern culture. Although some children may dread their trumpet tutorial and others would rather play their Xbox than attend ballet lessons, a new study shows […]

‘Bad’ cholesterol linked to poorer cognitive performance

Despite its bad name, cholesterol is essential to the normal functioning of the human body. Our cell membranes are composed of around 30 percent cholesterol. It plays a vital role in building, maintaining, and keeping membranes functional. Cholesterol cannot be dissolved in the blood; it is lipoproteins that carry it to the areas of the […]